Services & Pricing
No two families are alike. So, it’s essential that you have options that are appropriate to fit your and your family’s needs.
Services are primarily offered through companion sessions. Whether it be planning, healing, or creating ceremony, a companion session is time that’s dedicated towards addressing common end-of-life wishes.
My companion sessions are described at the bottom. They have been valuable ways I have served others who have passed through this time.
How does this work?
Most families feel comfortable choosing one of my care packages, though some prefer the flexibility of an à la carte companion session (you’ll find details below). From my experience, having the space to plan and process often makes a bundle of sessions especially supportive.
However, if your loved one is already in the active stages of dying, we might decide to step right into the work together. In that case, we’ll have an open conversation about costs and expectations during our first call. My offering will reflect your needs based on what is arising for you.
No matter what, our discovery call will be a space for you to share your thoughts, worries, and hopes. From there, we’ll find the path that feels most aligned and supportive for you.
The right package for the right care.
The care packages below are examples of how I have worked with families in the past. In addition to selecting the companion sessions that would serve you best, all care packages include informative resources on the dying process as well as on-going personal phone support for anything that arises throughout the care process.
How much are care packages?
The listed packages above start at $1800. A la carte options and other packages are available to be discovered together.
Do you Travel to work with families or work virtually with them?
Yes, while I primarily serve Los Angeles and the surrounding area, I have worked with families both virtually and in person, both domestically and internationally. Pricing does not include travel time or accommodations and I’d be happy to talk through options to serve your situation.
That’s out of my budget.
Let’s talk. It’s important that you find the care you need and I’ll work with you to tailor a plan that best fits your needs and budget.
COMPAnion Sessions
These are ways of connecting and focusing our work. They can be chosen a la carte or experienced as part of my package offering. Session lengths can vary depending on the needs of each family.
End of life planning
We will go step by step and document your decisions for your end of life wishes. This includes but not limited to completing your advanced directive, determining your comfort and care preferences, organizing and storing your important information and documents, and finalizing your after death care wishes.
Family care planning
We’ll create a mutual care plan that takes into consideration the wishes, capabilities and limitations of both the caregivers and the dying, and determine the practical resources that can help accommodate that vision. Together, we can decide what would make this time feel lighter and more meaningful for all.
Healing Loose Ends
We’ll reflect together on what, if anything, needs to heal or find lightness. We’ll discuss object dedications, legacy projects, letter writing for relatives, or how you want to offer your parting words and wisdom.
Take rest & Space
This is about supporting the caregivers, so they can rest and find nourishment. We’ll create dedicated space and time for the caregiver to call their own, through assisting in their care for the dying or providing companionship in the journey.
Being Light
As the time nears, we will find the appropriate hospice or end of life care partners to support your loved one’s physical comfort. Then, we will create loving space for vigil to ensure your loved one feels calm, prepared, and peaceful as they are ready to go.
After Death Care
Various feelings can arise after a relative dies. In order to center and hold space for what has just happened, we’ll hold ritual and ceremony to slow things down, honor your loved one, and honor each other.
Ready to start?
Simply email me at hello@erikalim.com.
When you do, I’ll reply within 24 business hours, and we’ll set up a time to talk about your circumstances and desires for this time. Our call is a soft place to land: to share what’s been going on for you and your loved ones, to talk through any concerns and hopes, and to offer next steps. Many have expressed feeling relief and clarity after we speak with each other.
If you decide not to work with me, or if we’re not the right fit, I’ll give you resources and referrals to move you in the direction of the care you are looking for.
Ready?
Email me at hello@erikalim.com.